This is the trailer for the film Leon, otherwise known as The Professional, a thriller with action elements.
One thing the trailer lacks is any real enigma, or considerable one anyway. Everything is made fairly clear: the main character is a hitman, and faces off (in the trailer) against several policemen. It can be argued that there are some minor enigma codes however, such as the girl which can cause us to wonder why she is there, or confusing shots where the protagonist should appear but doesn't, causing us to wonder where he is.
However, it does use Theatre of the Mind quite excessively and very well. For instance, in the first scene of the protagonist it shows him suddenly appearing from behind a villain in the shadow. Our minds are left shocked as to how he got there. This is similar to when he has suddenly disappeared from his room (actually hiding above the door), we are left trying to work out how he has disappeared.
It also captures a sense of realism with the introduction of the female child. It shows her in quite cheap looking clothes, in a small-looking home. By emphasizing the grim conditions she may be forced into, it is escaping the hollywood-ised standard that everyone is happy and well.
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